Continental Knitting

This coming Thursday from 6:00-7:30,  Betts will be teaching a class on Continental Knitting.  If you have been curious or are a bit rusty with Continental Knitting, please come join us.  This technique is vital for Fair Isle Knitting.   When you get done with this class, you can make something like this!

Want a quick knit?

Try the Dream in Color Groovy.  It is a superwash merino wool in Chunky weight and look at some of their spectacular colors!  Groovy comes in 120 yard hanks and at 3.5 to 3.75 stitches per inch on a US size 9 or 10 needle, this yarn not only knits up quickly but beautifully.  This yarn is perfect for blankets, hats, sweaters, and scarves.  Come in and check out the other amazing colors!

Vogue Spring/Summer 2013

Yarn made in China?  We carry a line called "Lotus Yarns", some of you are already familiar with the mink.  We will be receiving the Cashmere soon. 
What does this have to do with Vogue magazine you ask?  Well, there is an article in this issue of Vogue that talks about Lotus yarn and it being made in China.  It's an interesting article. 
For those of you who haven't tried the mink yarn yet, well, it's delightful to work with.  I'm making a very basic seed stitch scarf and I am loving the feel of the yarn.  Betts has also been knitting with the mink and is enjoying the feel of the yarn and the way it is knitting up.
If you are doing the Knit-A-Long with us, this would be a perfect yarn for it!
Just a reminder:  The Knit-A-Long starts March 28th from 6:00-7:30 for 4 weeks.  We are knitting the Holden Shawl, which you can find as a free download on Ravelry. 

Crocheted Baskets!

Crocheted Baskets using Habu's Copper Linen and 100% Linen!  Yes Please!  Check out these adorable Crocheted Baskets!  Krista will be demonstrating how its done soon but you can come in and get your supplies now! 

Interweave Knits Spring 2013

This is it!  There are some very cute patterns in this magazine.  I have a couple of favorites, one being Chloe's vest, it is knit with Rowan Wool Cotton 4 ply.  If you haven't knit with this yarn, it's a lovely fingering weight to knit with.  I would normally not knit a dress, but Matins Dress is so cute!  I don't think it would look so good on me, but it would be fun to knit for my daughter.  It is also knit with yarn we carry, Cascade Yarns, Alpaca Lace.

 

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY EVERYONE!!!!!!!!

VINTAGE Design Workshop

Check out this terrific book!  It is full of great patterns inspired by the 1930s through the 1960s with a modern twist. 

Continental Knitting

Betts is teaching a class on Continental Knitting on Thursday, February 28th from 6:00-7:30 pm.  In Continental Knitting, the knitter holds the yarn in their left hand which allows the knitter to scoop or "pick" the yarn with the right needle.  This method is useful in Fair Isle Knitting.  If you are ready or are curious about knitting Fair Isle, this is a great introduction into the technique! 

How can you resist this?

Our new arrival of the day is...   NORO SILK GARDEN LITE!!!!  This yarn has a fiber content of 45%Silk, 45% Kid Mohair, and 10% Lamb's Wool.  It comes in 136 yard, center pull cakes and is DK weight.  Come in and check out the beautiful colors we received!

Socks!

We have a NEW sock class coming up!  Toe-up, Two-at-a-Time with the magic loop socks.  In this class, I (Elaine) will show you Judy's magic cast-on, how to find your gauge to make a sock that fits, how to use the magic loop (one long circular needle) to accomadate two socks, and a sewn-on cast off that will make the tops of your socks super stretchy!  We will meet on Saturdays on March 9th, 23rd, and April 6th.  from 10:00am to noon.  This is such a great way to knit socks!  You will never be stuck with just one sock again!

Zarina

Zarina

 

This is  extra fine yarn that combines the highest quality Merino wool with the ease of Superwash care.  It is wonderful for knitting baby things.

It is available in a variety of classic solid and heathered shades.

 

Merino extrafine, 100%  Extra Fine

Merino Superwash, wool, 50g - 180 yards
61/2 stitches an inch using a size 4 needle.

 

Don't forget Sunday is SuperBowl Sunday! 

We will be having a sale all day Sunday, February 3rd. This is Super Bowl Sunday. Come join us in the store for refreshments & snacks from 1:00PM until 5:00PM.

ONE DAY ONLY!

Superwash or Cascade 220 Superwash and get the 6th one free.